JP6840893B2 - Aircraft wings - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to wings for aircraft.

The wing includes a wing with an exterior, the exterior defining the interior space of the wing, and the wing allows the slats to move in a predetermined motion between the retracted position and at least one extension position. It also includes a connecting assembly that movably connects the slats to the wing. The storage position is preferably the position for cruising flight of the slats. In one example, one extension position of the slat can refer to the takeoff position of the slat. In a further example, at least one extension position of the slat can be the landing position of the slat. The connecting assembly can be configured to allow the slats to move from the retracted position to at least one extended position and vice versa in a predetermined motion.

The wing often uses a slat track to movably connect the slats to the main wing. The slats are usually connected to the first end section of the slats track by the movement of the slats track so that the slats move accordingly, preferably along a predetermined path. To obtain a higher lift effect on the wing, the slats move, for example, to an extension position for takeoff or landing. In particular, during cruising flight, the slats return to their stowed position. Movement between the retracted position and at least one extended position is assisted and / or guaranteed by the connecting assembly. However, the connecting assembly can require a considerable amount of space at the front edge of the wing, so when the slat moves to the retracted position, the front girder of the wing is usually forced to be penetrated by the slat track. An opening may be required in the front girder to allow the slat track to penetrate the front girder of the wing. However, the area behind the front girder of the wing is usually the area for the fuel tank. As a result, a tubular space with one side open may be provided, starting with an opening in the front girder. In this case, this space can serve to accept a portion of the slat track that penetrates the front girder when the slat is in the retracted position. As a result, the structure of the wing through which the slat track can penetrate the front girder of the wing can be complex.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a wing for an aircraft with a more compact connecting assembly configured to movably connect the slats to the wing. It can be beneficial if the connecting assembly is configured so that the slat track does not penetrate the front girder, especially when the slat is in the retracted position.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, this object is solved by the subject of claim 1. That is, the purpose is that the wing includes a wing with an exterior, the exterior defines the interior space of the wing, and the wing is in a predetermined motion between the slat and the slat's retracted position and at least one extension position. Achieved by an aircraft wing that further includes a connecting assembly that movably connects the slats to the wing so that it is movable. The connecting assembly further includes an elongated, curved slat track. The first end section of the slat track is connected to the slat. The connecting assembly further includes a second support located within the interior space of the wing. The connecting assembly further includes a first support that is separated from the second support and is at least partially located outside the interior space of the wing. The slat track is movably and rotatably supported by the first and second supports on the main wing so that the first and second supports support a predetermined movement.

As a result, the first and second supports at least indirectly move the slats on the wing so that the slats can move relative to the wing between the retracted position and at least one extension position. Used to support. The second support is placed in the interior space of the main wing, especially completely in the interior space. On the other hand, the first support is arranged at least partially outside the internal space of the main wing. As an effect, both the first support and the second support can be placed close to the front edge of the wing.

Further, the slat track is configured as a curved slat track. As an effect, the slat track can be designed with a short length along the curved shape and / or with small external dimensions. In other words, the slat track can be compact. Therefore, the slat track can include a curved outer shape and / or a curved centerline. The curvature of the slat track can indicate the entire slat track itself, or at least a portion or section of the slat track. For example, the slat track can include curved sections that are configured to engage the first and second supports. The remaining sections of the slat track can be of different shapes. For example, the second end section and / or intermediate section of the slat track can include a curved outer shape and / or a curved centerline. However, the slat track can also be fully curved to form a fully curved contour and / or a fully curved centerline.

The curvature of the slat track and the placement of the first and second supports allow the slat to move from the extended position to the retracted position without requiring a large space for the slat track at the front edge of the wing. Can be done. In particular, it is possible to eliminate the need for the slat truck to penetrate the front girder of the wing, even in the retracted position. In other words, the slat track and the first and second supports are such that the second end section of the slat track is guided by a curved trajectory within the interior space of the wing without penetrating the front girder. Can be configured. In this case, the front girder of the wing can reduce complexity and / or even guarantee higher stiffness of the wing.

Supporting a predetermined movement of the slat means that the first support and the second support guide the slat track during the predetermined movement of the slat from the retracted position to at least one extension position and vice versa. And / or the ability and / or configuration to keep the slat track movably / rotatably connected to the wing. In particular, supporting a predetermined movement of the slats can refer to a configuration of a first support and a second support that can guarantee the predetermined movement.

In a further example, the first end section of the slat track can be tightly connected to the slat. As a result, the slats can be fixed so that they do not move with respect to the first end section of the slats track. However, other connections between the first end section of the slat track and the slat are also possible.

According to a preferred embodiment of the wing, the slat track includes a second end section that can be opposite the first end section. In one example, the second end section of the slat track is connected to the main wing via a guide and at the same time has a second so that it can move along a predetermined path defined by the second support. It is movably and rotatably connected to the support.

In one example, the second support can be configured to movably and rotatably connect the second end section of the slat track along a predetermined curved path. For example, the second support can preferably be configured as a slide guide, roller guide, or another guide configured to perform their respective functions, as previously described.

According to a preferred embodiment of the wing, the intermediate section of the slat track is movably and rotatably supported by a first support on the wing. The intermediate section of the slat track can refer to the section of the slat track located between the first end section and the second end section of the slat track. However, the intermediate section of the slat track need not belong to the first end section and / or the second end section.

According to a preferred embodiment of the wing, the intermediate section of the slat track comprises a constant cross profile. Thus, the intermediate section of the slat track can include constant external dimensions, in particular a constant outer diameter and / or in particular a constant inner diameter, along the curved contour of the intermediate section. In one example, the middle section of the slat track contains a constant height in the radial direction of the slat track. Due to the curved shape, preferred constant outer diameter, and / or constant height, the first support can be configured to ensure continuous engagement with the intermediate section of the slat track. As a result, a backlash-free connection can be formed between the first support and the slat track.

According to a preferred embodiment of the wing, the wing includes the front girder, the front girder of the wing and the exterior define the front part of the interior space, and the second support is entirely within the front part of the interior space. Is placed in. As an effect, in particular, the second support configured as a roller guide does not penetrate the exterior of the wing and / or the front girder of the wing. Therefore, the second support does not increase the complexity of the front girder of the main wing or the complexity of the exterior. As a further effect, the tip of the wing can be constructed with light complexity.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the articulated assembly and slat track ensure that the second end section of the slat track remains within the anterior portion of the interior space of the wing when the slat is moved to the retracted position. It is composed of. The connecting assembly allows the slats to move from the extended position to the retracted position with respect to the wing. As a result, the slat track is pulled back towards and / or into the interior space of the wing. As explained in the introduction, this has resulted in penetration into the front girder in the prior art. However, the articulated assembly and slat track of the present invention are configured such that the second end section of the slat track remains within the anterior portion of the interior space of the wing even when the slat moves to the retracted position. Therefore, the slat track does not penetrate the front girder. Therefore, the wings, especially the front girders, can be constructed with light complexity.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the second support is configured as an elongated guide disposed within the wing, particularly an elongated roller support guide, and the second end section of the slat track is via a guide. At the same time as being connected to the main wing, it is movably and rotatably connected to the guide so that it can move along a predetermined path defined by the guide, in particular a curved path. As a result, the guide is a slat that passes through the interior space, especially within the anterior portion of the interior space, so that the second end section of the slat track does not penetrate or hit the front girder of the wing. It can be configured to guide the second end section of the track. In other words, the guide can be configured to ensure that the second end section remains within the anterior portion of the interior space of the wing.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the guide is a curved guide, so that at least one section of the path is curved. In one example, the entire path can be curved, i.e., the path can be completely curved. Preferably, the curvature of the path is constant. However, in another example, the curvature cannot be constant. In other words, different sections of the path can have different curvatures. In a further example, at least one section of the path is curved. Therefore, even if the guide is a curved guide, another section of the path may not be curved. In one example, the guide is defined by the guide so that the corresponding path can include a section that is a straight section and at least one additional section that is curved, especially a fully curved section. A portion having a linear shape and at least one portion having a curved shape can be included. The curved guide and the resulting path as a curved path can provide the advantage that the movement of the slats through the connecting assembly avoids collisions between the slats and the wing, while further. Brings benefits. For example, a connecting assembly, in particular its curved guide, allows the slats to move at least essentially forward and downward continuously, thereby causing the slats to move below and anterior to the front edge of the wing when the slats are in the extended position. Can be configured to be present in. In a further example, the connecting assembly, in particular its curved guide, moves when the slats move forward, at least basically first, and then in a forward-downward combinatorial motion, whereby the slats are in the extended position. , The slats can be configured to be below and in front of the front edge of the wing. In addition, the curvature of the path can be adjusted so that at least two extension positions can be reached in sequence along the path. One of the extension positions can point to the takeoff position of the slat and the other extension position can point to the landing position of the slat and vice versa.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the guide and slat track are configured such that the curvature of the path matches the curvature of the slat track. The curvature of the path can correspond to the curved centerline of the path or can be expressed as a curved centerline. The curvature of the slat track can correspond to the curved centerline of the slat track, or can be expressed as a curved centerline. Therefore, the slat track is a connecting assembly, so that the locus of the slat track, and thus the curvature or centerline of the slat track, matches the curvature or centerline of the path in order to assist the predetermined movement of the slat. In particular, it can be guided by a first support and a guide (as a second support). As an effect, the connecting assembly requires only a fairly small amount of space in the front part of the interior space of the wing.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the guide is configured as a roller support guide. Such roller support guides can also be curved guides. Therefore, it can be referred to in a similar manner in connection with the previously presented description. Roller support guides can further provide the advantage of low friction. For example, the roller support guide can include a guide rail and a guide roller. The guide roller can be rotatably connected to the second end section of the slat track, and the guide rail engages with the guide rail to guide the guide roller along a path defined by the guide. To do. The guide rail can be a curved guide rail, in particular a at least partially curved guide rail, or a fully curved guide rail. The curvature of the guide rail can characterize the curvature of the guide. As an effect, the guide rails and guide rollers engage with each other so that the second end section of the slat track is connected to the main wing via the guide and at the same time can move along the curved path of the guide. Can be done.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the first support is configured as a roller support that includes a pair of rollers, and at least one roller of the pair of rollers is at least partially located outside the interior space of the wing. To. In one example, one roller in a pair of rollers is partially or completely located outside the interior space of the wing. That is, the rollers can be completely or partially placed outside and / or above the front edge portion of the wing. The other roller of the roller pair can be placed in the interior space of the main wing. However, in one example, the other roller of the roller pair can be partially or completely placed outside the interior space of the wing.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the intermediate section of the slat track is guided by the pair of rollers so that each roller of the pair of rollers supports the opposing surfaces of the intermediate section of the slat track. As an effect, high guidance ability can be guaranteed.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the slat track comprises an H-shaped or U-shaped cross-sectional contour forming at least one groove, and the roller pair engages with at least one groove.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the wing, the cover element is placed outside the exterior of the wing so as to at least partially cover the portion of the first support that is located outside the interior space of the wing. To. The cover element can be referred to as a protective plate or guard plate. As an effect, the shelter can be kept away from the portion of the first support that is located outside the interior space of the main wing. As an effect, the operation of the first support can be guaranteed with high reliability.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the object of the present invention can be solved by an aircraft including the feature portion of claim 14. That is, the object can be achieved by an aircraft that includes at least one wing as described in the context of the first aspect of the invention.

It should be noted that preferred embodiments, features, effects, and / or advantages have already been described in connection with the wings according to the first aspect of the invention, but at least similarly for aircraft according to the other second aspect of the invention. It can be true.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the object of the present invention can be solved by a connecting assembly including the feature portion of claim 14. That is, the objective is achieved by a connecting assembly that movably connects the slats to the main wings of the aircraft so that the slats can move between the retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion. The connecting assembly includes an elongated, curved slat track. The first end section of the slat track is configured to be connected to the slat and the connecting assembly is configured to be mechanically connected to at least one structural component of the wing. The first support, including the body, is at least partially located outside the interior space of the wing. The connecting assembly includes a second support that is configured to be separated from the first support and mechanically connected to at least one structural internal component of the wing, the second support. It is placed in the internal space of the main wing. The slat track is movably and rotatably supported by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support a predetermined movement.

Although not all the description, examples, features, effects, and / or advantages presented in connection with aircraft wings are repeated herein, the articulated assembly itself according to a third aspect of the invention is the invention. It goes without saying that it is intended to be configured to be coupled to the structural components of the wing so that the effect of the wing including each connecting assembly according to the first aspect of the above can be obtained. That is, all the examples, descriptions, features, effects, and / or advantages presented above have been presented in connection with the wing coupling assembly according to the first aspect of the invention, but the third aspect of the invention. It is also intended to be similarly provided for the articulated assembly by, in particular for at least one of the following embodiments of the articulated assembly.

In one example, the structural components of the wing can also be referred to as the wing structure. In a further example, the structural component can be at least one of the girders of the main wing, the ribs of the main wing, and / or the stringers of the main wing.

According to a preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the connecting assembly is mechanically connected to the front edge rib of the main wing, the front tip section of the rib of the main wing, the front edge exterior, the front tip section of the exterior, and / or the front girder. It is configured as follows.

According to a preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the intermediate section of the slat track is movably and rotatably supported by a first support.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the intermediate section of the slat track comprises a constant cross-sectional contour.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the articulated assembly, the articulated assembly is configured such that the second support of the articulated assembly is fully dispositionable within the anterior portion of the interior space of the main wing, with the main wing being the front girder. The front girder and exterior of the main wing define the front part of the interior space.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the ligation assembly, the ligation assembly and the curved slat track leave the second end section of the slat track within the anterior portion of the interior space when the slat is moved to the retracted position. It is configured as follows.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the second support is configured as an elongated guide arranged within the wing, and the second end section of the slat track can be connected to the wing via the guide. At the same time, it is movably and rotatably connected to the guide so that it can move along a predetermined path defined by the guide.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the guide is a curved guide, so that at least one section of the path is curved.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the guide and slat track are configured such that the curvature of the path matches the curvature of the slat track.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the guide is configured as a roller support guide.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers, where the first support has at least one roller of the pair of rollers outside the interior space of the wing. It is configured to be mechanically coupled to at least one structural component of the wing so that it can be placed at least partially in the air.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the intermediate section of the slat track is guided by the pair of rollers so that each roller of the pair of rollers supports the opposing faces of the intermediate section of the slat track.

According to a more preferred embodiment of the connecting assembly, the slat track comprises an H-shaped or U-shaped cross-sectional contour forming at least one groove, and the roller pair engages with at least one groove. ..

Further features, advantages, and applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments and / or drawings. Thereby, with respect to the exemplary embodiments and drawings themselves, and / or in any combination, all features described and / or visibly illustrated are the features of the individual claims. The useful objects and / or features of the present invention can be formed regardless of the combination or the dependency of the features. Further, in the drawings, the same reference numerals can indicate the same or similar objects.

A cross-sectional view intersecting the wingspan direction of the first embodiment of an aircraft wing according to the present invention is shown schematically. A cross-sectional view of a part of an aircraft wing according to the present invention intersecting the wingspan direction of the second embodiment is shown schematically. A cross-sectional view of a part of an aircraft wing according to the present invention intersecting the wingspan direction of the third embodiment is shown schematically. The diagram of the aircraft according to the present invention is shown schematically.

FIG. 1 schematically shows a wing (2) for an aircraft (1) according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in a cross-sectional view. An example of aircraft (1) is shown schematically in FIG.

The wing (2) includes a main wing (4), a connecting assembly (12), and a slats (10). The exterior (6) of the main wing (4) defines the interior space (8) of the main wing (4). The interior space (8) is preferably divided by ribs and girders (28, 29). In one example, the main wing (4) includes at least the front girder (28) and the back girder (29). At the same time, the front girder (28) and exterior (6) of the main wing (4) preferably define the front portion (30) of the interior space (8).

2 to 4 are schematic cross-sectional views of embodiments of the front edge portion of the wing (2), particularly the front edge portion of the main wing (4), the connecting assembly (12), and the slats (10). It is shown in.

As exemplified in FIG. 2, the connecting assembly (12) is configured to movably connect the slats (10) to the main wing (4). The connecting assembly (12) is further configured to allow the slats (10) to move relative to the main wing (4) in a predetermined motion between the retracted position and at least one extended position. FIG. 2 schematically shows the slats (10) that have moved to the storage position.

FIG. 3 schematically shows the same wing (2) as that shown in FIG. 2, but the slat (10) has moved to the extended position. As a result, the connecting assembly (12) can move and / or guide the slats (10) from the retracted position to the extended position and vice versa.

The connecting assembly (12) includes a first support (16). The first support (16) is preferably configured as a roller support. The first support (16) is arranged at least partially outside the internal space (8) of the main wing (4).

The connecting assembly (12) further includes a second support (14). The second support (14) is arranged in the internal space (8) of the main wing (4), preferably completely in the internal space (8). Further, the first support (16) and the second support (14) are separated from each other. Each support (14, 16) can be mechanically fixed to at least one internal structural component of the main wing (4). For example, each support (14, 16) can be secured to at least one girder, at least one rib, and / or at least one stringer.

The second support (14) is preferably configured as an elongated guide or an elongated roller support guide. Therefore, the second support (14) can also be referred to as a guide (14).

In addition, the connecting assembly (12) includes an elongated, curved slat track (18). Therefore, the slat track (18) can be characterized by a curved outer shape and / or a curved outer contour. In particular, the slat track has an arcuate cross-sectional shape.

The slat track (18) is such that the first support (16) and the second support (14) in particular determine the slat (10) from the retracted position to at least one extension position and vice versa. Movably and rotatably supported on the main wing (4) by a first support (16) and, in particular, a second support (14) configured as a guide to support the movement of The truck. During the predetermined operation of the slat (10), the slat track (18) can be partially "pushed" out of the interior space (8) of the wing (4), or the interior space (8) of the wing (4). Can be partially "pulled in" inside.

The first end section (20) of the slat track (18) is connected to the slat (10). This connection can be a strong fixed connection. An additional section of the slat track (18) can be movably and rotatably connected to the second support (14). An additional section of the slat track (18) can be the second end section (22) of the slat track (18). When the second support (14) is configured as a guide, the second end section (22) of the slat track (18) is connected to the main wing (4) via the guide (14). At the same time, it can be movably and rotatably connected to the guide (14) so that it can move along a predetermined path defined by the guide (14).

In addition, the intermediate section (24) of the slat track (18) has a first support (16) and a second support (14), in particular, such that the first support (16) and the second support (14) support a predetermined movement of the slat (10). It can be movably and rotatably supported on the main wing (4) by the support (16) of 1. The intermediate section (24) of the slat track (18) is the first end section (20) of the slat track (18) and the second end section (18) of the slat track (18). It can refer to the section arranged between (22) and.

The connection point (26) refers to a further section of the slat track (18) in which the slat track (18) is movably connected to the second support (14), or a second end section (22). be able to. When the second support (14) is configured as a guide, especially as a roller support guide, the connection point (26) is the first support as the slat (10) moves from the retracted position to the extended position. You can move towards the body (16). The connection point (26) to allow as little force as possible to act on the first support (16) and / or in particular the second support (14) configured as a roller support guide. It is desirable to secure as much distance as possible between the first support (16) and the first support (16).

When at least a part of the first support (16) is arranged outside the internal space (8) of the main wing (4), between the connection point (26) and the first support (16). It turns out that the distance can be extended, especially to the maximum extent possible. As an example, at least a portion of the first support (16) projects forward with respect to the front edge of the main wing (4). Another result of arranging the first support (16) at least partially outside the interior space (8) of the main wing (4) is a second support specifically configured as a roller support guide ( 14) can be placed closer to the front edge of the main wing (4). The effect is the length of the slat track (18) between the first end section (20) and the opposite second end section (22) (along the curved centerline of the slat track). Can be reduced and / or considerably shorter. As an example, the length of the slat track (18) is, for example, the second end of the slat track (18) when the slat (10) is moved to its retracted position, as schematically shown in FIG. The length of the section (22) can be limited so that it does not penetrate the front girder (28) of the main wing (4).

In one example, the main wing (4) includes the front girder (28), and the front girder (28) and exterior (6) of the main wing (4) define the front portion (30) of the interior space (8). Therefore, the front portion (30) of the interior space (8) can refer to the interior space (8) defined by the so-called D section of the main wing (4). The second support (14) is preferably located completely within the front portion (30) of the interior space (8). As a result, in particular, the second support (14) configured as the roller support guide cannot penetrate the exterior (6) and / or penetrates the front girder (28) of the main wing (4). Can't.

When the second support (14) is configured as a roller support guide (14), the second end section (22) of the slat track (18) is defined by the roller support guide (14). Can be movably and rotatably connected to the roller support guide (14) so that it can move along the path of, in particular the curved path. As a result, the second end section (22) of the slat track (18) is prevented from penetrating the exterior (6) of the main wing (4) and / or penetrating the front girder (28). Be prevented. In other words, the connecting assembly (12) and slat track (18) have a second end section (22) of the slat track (18) inside, especially even when the slat (10) is moved to the retracted position. It can be configured to remain (especially always) in the front portion (30) of the space (8).

The effect is that the slat track (18) does not penetrate the front girder (28), which reduces the complexity of the wing (2), especially the main wing (4). At the same time, the support (16) is at least partially located outside the interior space (8), particularly outside the front portion (30) of the interior space (8), thus satisfying the mechanical requirements. it can. This has the effect of ensuring a predetermined minimum distance between the support (16) and the second end section (22) or connection point (26) of the slat track (18). Therefore, the mechanical force acting on the support (16) and / or the guide (14) during the operation of the wing (2) can be limited to an acceptable magnitude.

It has proved beneficial if the second support (14) is configured as a curved guide, in particular as a curved roller support guide (14), schematically shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The curved guide (14) can be characterized in that at least one section of the path is curved. As schematically shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the path defined by the roller support guide (14) can be fully curved rather than including a straight section. In one example, the roller support guide (14) and slat track (18) are configured such that the curvature of the path defined by the roller support guide (14) matches the curvature of the slat track (18). As a result, the curved centerline (40) of the slat track (18) follows a trajectory that coincides with the curved centerline (38) of the roller support guide (14). Correspondingly, the connecting assembly requires as little space as possible within the front portion (30) of the interior space (8) of the main wing (4).

It has proved beneficial if at least a portion of the first support (16) located outside the interior space (8) of the main wing (4) is protected by a shelter (shield). In one example, the cover element (36) covers at least a portion of the first support (16) that is located outside the interior space (8) of the main wing (4). It is arranged outside the exterior (6) of 4). That is, the cover element (36) is a portion of the first support (16) that projects outside the exterior (6) of the main wing (4) and the exterior (6) of the main wing (4). Can be placed on top. As an effect, the reliability of the first support (16) can be increased.

As pointed out earlier, the second support (14) can be configured as a roller support guide (14). For example, the roller support guide (14) can include a guide rail (42) and a guide roller (44). The guide roller (44) can be rotatably connected to the second end section (22) of the slat track (18), and the guide rail (42) is further defined by the roller support guide (14). It engages with the guide rail (42) so as to guide the guide roller (44) along a (preferably curved) path. As an effect, the guide rail (42) and the guide roller (44) simultaneously connect the second end section (22) of the slat track (18) to the main wing (4) via the guide (14). , Can engage with each other so that they can move along a predetermined path of the roller support guide (14).

In a further example, the first support (16) can be configured as a roller support (16). The roller support (16) can include a pair of rollers (46). The roller pair (46) can include a first roller (48) and a second roller (50). As schematically shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, at least the first roller (48) of the roller pair (46) is arranged at least partially outside the internal space (8) of the main wing (4). preferable. As a result, the first support (16), including the roller pair (46), can be placed in a region close to the front edge of the main wing (4).

In a further example, the intermediate section (24) of the slat track (18) is such that each roller (48, 50) of the roller pair (46) supports the opposite surface of the intermediate section (24) of the slat track (18). Is guided by Laura vs. (46). As a result, the slat track (18) can be reliably guided.

According to a more preferred example, the wing (2) can include a drive unit (52). The drive unit (52) can be arranged in the internal space (8), particularly in the front portion (30) of the internal space (8) of the main wing (4). The drive unit (52) directly moves the slat track (18) so that the slat track (18) can be driven to move the slat (10) from the retracted position to at least one extension position and vice versa. It is preferable that the configuration is driven specifically, or at least indirectly.

According to a further example, the aircraft (1) can include the wings (2) exemplified above. Aircraft (1) is shown exemplary in FIG.

1 Aircraft 2 Wings 4 Main Wings 6 Exterior 8 Interior Space 10 Slats 12 Coupling Assembly 14 Second Support 16 First Support 18 Slat Truck 20 First End Section 22 Second End Section 24 Intermediate Section 28 Front Girder 30 Front part 36 Cover element 46 Roller vs. 48 First roller 50 Second roller

Claims (15)

A wing (2) for an aircraft (1)
The exterior includes a main wing (4) having an exterior (6), the exterior defining the interior space (8) of the main wing.
Slat (10) and
Further including a connecting assembly (12) that movably connects the slats to the main wing so that the slats can move between a retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion.
The connecting assembly includes an elongated, curved slat track (18).
The first end section (20) of the slat track is connected to the slat and
The connecting assembly includes a first support (16) that is at least partially located outside the interior space of the main wing.
The connecting assembly includes a second support (14) that is separated from the first support and placed in the interior space of the main wing.
The slat track is movably and rotatably supported on the main wing by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support the predetermined movement .
The first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers (46).
The intermediate section of the slat track is a wing guided by the roller pair such that each roller of the roller pair supports an opposing surface of the intermediate section of the slat track. A wing (2) for an aircraft (1)
The exterior includes a main wing (4) having an exterior (6), the exterior defining the interior space (8) of the main wing.
Slat (10) and
Further including a connecting assembly (12) that movably connects the slats to the main wing so that the slats can move between a retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion.
The connecting assembly includes an elongated, curved slat track (18).
The first end section (20) of the slat track is connected to the slat and
The connecting assembly includes a first support (16) that is at least partially located outside the interior space of the main wing.
The connecting assembly includes a second support (14) that is separated from the first support and placed in the interior space of the main wing.
The slat track is movably and rotatably supported on the main wing by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support the predetermined movement.
The first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers (46).
The slat track comprises an H-shaped or U-shaped cross-sectional contour that forms at least one groove, and the roller pair engages the at least one groove . A wing (2) for an aircraft (1)
The exterior includes a main wing (4) having an exterior (6), the exterior defining the interior space (8) of the main wing.
Slat (10) and
Further including a connecting assembly (12) that movably connects the slats to the main wing so that the slats can move between a retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion.
The connecting assembly includes an elongated, curved slat track (18).
The first end section (20) of the slat track is connected to the slat and
The connecting assembly includes a first support (16) that is at least partially located outside the interior space of the main wing.
The connecting assembly includes a second support (14) that is separated from the first support and placed in the interior space of the main wing.
The slat track is movably and rotatably supported on the main wing by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support the predetermined movement.
A wing in which the cover element (36) is arranged outside the exterior of the wing so as to at least partially cover a portion of the first support that is arranged outside the interior space of the wing. .. The wing according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the intermediate section (24) of the slat track is movably and rotatably supported on the main wing by the first support. The wing of claim 4 , wherein the intermediate section of the slat track comprises a constant cross-sectional contour. The main wing includes a front girder (28), the front girder and the exterior of the main wing define a front portion (30) of the interior space, and the second support is completely in the interior space. The wing according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , which is arranged in the front portion. The connecting assembly and the curved slat track are configured such that when the slat moves to the retracted position, a second end section of the slat track remains within the front portion of the interior space. The wing according to claim 6. The second support is configured as an elongated guide disposed within the wing, and the second end section of the slat track is connected to the wing via the guide and at the same time by the guide. The wing according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , which is movably and rotatably connected to the guide so as to be movable along a predetermined path defined. The wing of claim 8 , wherein the guide is a curved guide, so that at least one section of the path is curved. The wing according to claim 9 , wherein the guide and the slat track are configured so that the curvature of the path matches the curvature of the slat track. The wing according to any one of claims 8 to 10 , wherein the guide is configured as a roller support guide. The first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers (46), and at least one roller (48) of the pair of rollers is at least partially located outside the interior space of the wing. , The wing according to any one of claims 1 to 11. A connecting assembly that movably connects the slat (10) to the main wing (4) of the aircraft (1) so that the slat (10) can move between the retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion. (12)
Includes elongated, curved slat track (18)
The first end section (20) of the slat track is configured to be connected to the slat.
Comprises a first support configured (16) to be mechanically coupled to at least one structural component of the main wing, wherein the first support is out of the internal space of the main wing At least partially placed,
The second support includes a second support (14) configured to be separated from the first support and mechanically connected to at least one structural internal component of the main wing. Is placed in the interior space of the main wing,
The slat track is movably and rotatably supported by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support the predetermined movement .
The first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers (46).
The intermediate section of the slat track is a connecting assembly in which each roller of the roller pair is guided by the roller pair so as to support an opposing surface of the intermediate section of the slat track. A connecting assembly that movably connects the slat (10) to the main wing (4) of the aircraft (1) so that the slat (10) can move between the retracted position and at least one extended position in a predetermined motion. (12)
Includes elongated, curved slat track (18)
The first end section (20) of the slat track is configured to be connected to the slat.
A first support (16) configured to be mechanically coupled to at least one structural component of the wing is included, the first support being at least outside the interior space of the wing. Partially placed,
The second support includes a second support (14) configured to be separated from the first support and mechanically connected to at least one structural internal component of the main wing. Is placed in the interior space of the main wing,
The slat track is movably and rotatably supported by the first and second supports so that the first and second supports support the predetermined movement.
The first support is a roller support that includes a pair of rollers (46).
The slat track comprises an H-shaped or U-shaped cross-sectional contour that forms at least one groove, and the roller pair engages the at least one groove. Aircraft comprising at least one blade according to any one of claim 1 to 12 (1).

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